How to pronounce abiraterone
Say it like ab-ih-RAT-uh-rohn. Abiraterone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT).
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- ab
- ih
- RAT
- uh
- rohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abiraterone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of abiraterone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ab-ih-RAT-uh-rohn.
What does abiraterone mean?
- A pyridine-substituted sterol used as a drug against prostate cancer.
Questions about saying abiraterone
How do you pronounce abiraterone?
Say ab-ih-RAT-uh-rohn. The American pronunciation is /æbɪˈrætəˌroʊn/. In British English it is /æbɪˈrætərəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abiraterone?
Abiraterone has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAT). Broken into parts: ab · ih · RAT · uh · rohn.
Is abiraterone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /æbɪˈrætərəʊn/ (ab-ih-RAT-uh-rohn).